Jumeirah Mosque

The Jumeirah Mosque is located in a district with the same name, which since the 1990s has become a luxury area populated mainly by the richer segment of the population. It was built in 1978 in the traditional medieval Islamic style, typical material is light rock.

It is one of the two mosques to which you have admittance in the Emirates, thanks to the Centre for Cultural Understanding, which is located here and organizes tours. The aim is to open Islam to the general public.

It is not necessary to book the tour in advance, you only have to be in front of the mosque on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday before 10 a.m. and pay the fee of 10 AED. The tour lasts just over an hour and women must literally be shrouded from head to toe, including the headgear. Summer operation is limited to Thursday only.